The couple’s children are Mark and Dannelle Spitzley of Portland; Eric and Theresa Spitzley of Portland; Bernadette and Jon Burne of Eagle; Veronica and John Kennedy of Portland; and Elizabeth and Timothy Stallard of Portland. They also have 16 grandchildren.

To celebrate the milestone, an open house is planned at their home from 1 to 6 p.m. on Oct. 27.